With a nose that tends (as some do) towards the swampy and mushroomy rather than inky and dark, this wine offers a main line to Malbec Central: forward and direct, with raspberries and cranberries up front and blackberries bringing up the rear. A dash ...

Torrontes from La Rioja can be a wonderful change from the usual entries from Mendoza and Salta. This one has an unusually dark and woody bouquet, then a big bite of lemon pie with a nicely toasted crust. The finish is a tad sharp but lasts much longer...

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Torrontes from La Rioja can be a wonderful change from the usual entries from Mendoza and Salta. This one has an unusually dark and woody bouquet, then a big bite of lemon pie with a nicely toasted crust. The finish is a tad sharp but lasts much longer than in a typical torrontes. (AV 88, http://argovino.com/?p=1125)
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With a nose that tends (as some do) towards the swampy and mushroomy rather than inky and dark, this wine offers a main line to Malbec Central: forward and direct, with raspberries and cranberries up front and blackberries bringing up the rear. A dash of merlot softens the edges, and some cabernet franc adds a little more bite, leading to a malb...
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